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Guitar World presents 30 great players from the Golden Era, the Old-School Era and the Modern Era of shred, along with the album and song that best exemplifies their shredding skills. Chris Broderick places #19 on their 30 Greatest Shred Albums of All Time list. guitarworld.com.

Mustaine Vineyards' new limited edition "Blood Of Heroes" 2011 Syrah is on sale now. A special surprise is included in a limited number of cases sold. The wine is available to purchase by the bottle or by the case of 12. Wine is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. International orders will be accepted depending on your Country's rules for importing alcohol. Order yours at mustainevineyards.com.

On this day in 1994, Megadeth's sixth studio album "Youthanasia" was released. The album marked the continuing evolution of Megadeth. Following in the footsteps of what the previous album, ("Countdown To Extinction") started, "Youthanasia" displays a tighter, more melodic sound than its preceding albums. The album reached #4 on U.S. Billboard charts and was certified Platinum in 1995. Download it on iTunes or get the CD at Amazon.

Club members!! Dave Mustaine will take part in a special online chat at the Megadeth Cyber Army chat room on Saturday, November 8 @ 11 a.m. Pacific Time (19:00 GMT). You must be a Cyber Army club member to participate in the chat. Not a member of the club yet? Enlist today! cyberarmy.megadeth.com.

Mustaine Vineyards’ new limited edition “Blood Of Heroes” 2011 Syrah public sales begin TODAY, Monday, October 27 @ 9 a.m. Pacific Time. A special surprise will be included in the first 12 cases sold. The wine is available to purchase by the bottle or by the case of 12. Wine is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. International orders will be accepted depending on your Country’s rules for importing alcohol. Order yours at mustainevineyards.com.

"Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine's mother-in-law, who suffers from Alzheimer's, has been missing for almost three weeks, and the distraught singer says he now just hopes someone may have picked her up – and that if they turn her in, there will be no questions asked." Read the entire article at People Magazine.

Daniel Radcliffe, the star of Horns and Harry Potter tells Gigwise about the music he loves.
Gigwise: You've said listening to Megadeth helped get you into character: what track in particular?
Daniel Radcliffe: "Sweating Bullets", specifically for the lines "Hello me, It's me again / You can subdue but never tame me" and "A dark black past is my / Most valued possession". It's an insane song and it sounds like a pyschopath talking to himself… and that was very helpful.